Vehicle fire and explosion reported near Litchfield Road, Maricopa County AZ
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A large fire and explosion occurred near Litchfield Road, possibly due to a vehicle accident. Tow trucks were called, including a heavy tow, because the vehicle could not be removed from the barrier and hydrants.
Audio|Heard on: Maricopa County Sheriff - West
Listen to dispatch call
00:55
Transcript:
00:00
Cover that 904[1], Charles.
00:02
I'll be 17 today.
00:06
904[1] on Litchfield Road.
00:09
There is a very large fire.
00:15
I don't know if it may be from a vehicle accident, fire is 17.
00:20
They heard an explosion.
00:27
Well, I have an extended ETA, if it gets there, prior to R-O-2C, they can advise us if the fire is gone.
00:34
Oh, of course.
00:40
G221. 2-2-2-1.
00:43
2-2-1. The tow was not able to get the vehicle off the barrier and the hydrants.
00:52
They call for a heavy tow.
00:54
They have an hour of EPA.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
904: Fire
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Location mentioned:
Litchfield Rd, Arizona
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